Gynaecology & Obstetrics A postpaum woman has acute puerperal mastitis. Which of the following statements is true? A The initial treatment is tetracyclines B The source of the infection is usually the infant's gastrointestinal tract C Frank abscesses may develop and require drainage D The most common offending organism is Escherichia coli. 💡 Explanation A postpaum woman has acute puerperal mastitis. Which of the following statements is true? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Frank abscesses may develop and require drainage